It'll be just like the last 2 years. Win at home struggle on the road, make the playoffs. Lose in the playoffs because of home court disadvantage. Lakers vs. Celtics once again in the finals. No Cavs, No Magic I said it, it's done.

I do not think so Jay. You need to watch these guys. I know it is only 11 games in, but they look and act differently. Josh has not shot one 3 this year, they are killing teams on the glass, they are playing tough against crappy teams, and their bench is one of the deepest in the NBA. I think that they are really growing up this year. If you have not checked them out in a while, it is worth it. As a life-long Hawks fan, I know not to get my hopes up - but this team really feels different.

It would be cool to see if we could get a group up to go. They do not have enough fans in the seats yet.

Living in the United States where the hottest European import is Plutocracy...

As of now, the Hawks are tied with Phoenix at 9-2(best record). The Celtics are 8-3, the Lakers and the Cavs are 7-3. They have improved a little each of the last two seasons and have made another jump this season. I'm not saying they are going all the way(that's for my Lakers to do), but they COULD! They are right in the mix as far as i am concerned, and are MY new Eastern Conference team! Go Hawks!!